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Neon Tetra’s are without a doubt one of the most popular community fish, especially amongst aquarium beginners. They are easy to care for, good looking, and active, and readily available in most aquatic stores. They also, however, all pretty much look the same making giving Neon Tetras individual names pretty hard to do! That is …
Believe it or not fish are one of the most odorless pets that you could consider giving a home to. They do not like dogs and cats leave odors all over your house, and in general, are not considered a dirty animal. This is not to say that fish do not smell at all, and …
5 Facts To Know The majority of us will know the average expected lifespan of the fish that we keep in our aquariums. It is, however, lesser known, if at all, whether those lifespans are longer than they would be in a natural environment. So, with that in mind, lets ask the question ‘do pet …
We have all seen it in the movies where the family goldfish dies, and they all stand around the toilet as “Goldy” swirls away into the great beyond. This method, all be it an effective way to dispose of the remains, may not be the most respectful or the most environmentally friendly. Burying your fish’s …
Millions of pet fish are sold each year and most are loved and cared for in the correct manner, which is why the hobby has grown incredibly fast over the past two decades. However, ever since fish keeping started around 1832, there have always been arguments against keeping wild fish in a home aquarium. Why? …
The Goldfish is one of the most common pet fish known to mankind. Even if you’re not well-versed in fish breeds, there’s a huge chance that you’ll recognize a goldfish if you see one since they’re often featured in books, movies and cartoons, swimming happily in their little bowls. Can goldfish live alone?- Goldfish can …
Clownfish have to be one of the most recognized and iconic saltwater fish around. They were made famous by the 2003 Pixar studios film ‘Finding Nemo’ and have continued to be popular to this day. They are more often than not kept in pairs and are known to mate for life. If you are considering …
In a hobby that has endless possibilities and multiple methods of doing things, it is not surprising that now and then a certain subject will cause controversy. Fish keeping is one of these hobbies, with fishbowl versus aquarium being one of, if not, its hottest debates! So with that in mind, here are the fishbowl …
Your aquarium is the safe haven where you house your fish. Your fish rely on you to provide an environment where there can live a healthy life. Which is why you have to make sure that it is as safe as possible. Many people often ask questions related to what is and what is not …
Have you ever come across a species of fish that has you setting up an aquarium dedicated just to them? I have, and I think you will be surprised when I tell you which species it is. Why? Because it is not a fish that you would instantly think of as needing an aquarium all …
I don’t know about you, but I’m a real sucker for a good looking saltwater fish with unique qualities! And that is why, I instantly and unequivocally fell in love with the Banggai Cardinalfish (pterapogon kauderni); leaving me with no choice but to have one. Undoubtedly there are more colorful and more gregarious saltwater fish …
Betta fish are a gorgeous looking freshwater fish that can live for around three to five years under optimal conditions. The best ways to ensure your betta fish has a long and happy life include give them a large enough tank of warm, filtered water and clean this regularly. Keep males separate and give females …
The Central American Cichlids are the most popular fish in America. Having flown in from all parts of the world, these fish come from various different environments. From the volcanic lakes to the new river streams which were not present before, the Cichlids are not uncommon in the American waters. They swim in the fast …
Have you ever been asked a question, opened your mouth quickly to answer, and then stopped because you realize you really don’t know what to say? I have, several times, with one of them being when asked ‘can fish drink water?’ I thought when asked, of course, they do, after all they live in water …
Whether or not a fish can swim backward is probably not something that too many fish keepers have stopped to consider. After all, there are very few circumstances, especially in the wild, that one would think that a fish would need to do so. Swimming forward is definitely the direction of fish choice, with the …
When it comes to aquariums, oxygen is one of those things that we know we need, but tend to forget about because we can’t see it. That is until there isn’t enough oxygen in our tanks and then we think about it a lot whilst trying to source ways to increase it. Before we can …
Though rare in occurrence in well-maintained tanks, low oxygen in an aquarium, can be devastating when it strikes! It can, and possibly will wipe out your entire stock in no time at all. It doesn’t come with bells and whistles that will alert you to its approach, it’s far more subtle than that. Rather, it …
It would be fair to say that aquarium glass maintenance and cleaning can be a long and arduous task. It is, however, a task that is essential if you want your fish to be healthy and happy, and your tank to be a delight to look at. After all, you can’t view your fish through …
There are so many factors that determine how fascinating your aquarium can be and one of these factors includes the kind of fish you put in it. There are numerous types of fishes that can amplify your fish tank’s appearance, and one of them includes the Diamond Watchman Goby which is also known as the …
The amazing family of cichlids commonly known as dwarf cichlids contains a huge variety of fish none more beautiful than the Ram Cichlid. A relative of the Bolivian ram (Mikrogeophagus altispinosus) which isn’t as brightly colored as the Blue Ram or the stunning Electric Blue Ram but still a lovely dwarf cichlid. Different morphs of …